A scrapyard has been given the go-ahead to continue operating, despite objections from nearby residents.

Northumberland County Council's planning and regulation committee has agreed that a vehicle-dismantling site in Double Row, Seaton Delaval, can carry on its business dealing with damaged and scrapped cars, subject to conditions, after bosses applied for permanent planning permission.

The facility has operated on the site for the last 15 years under a series of temporary planning permissions, but residents near the yard have raised concerns about the continued operation of the business. Council officials granted permission subject to conditions.